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It is a notable thing to survive a major war. Veterans of these wars held in the highest esteem among other veterans they have experienced things most could not imagine. Every once in a while, you will hear of veterans who served in two major conflicts. For example, due to their relatively close proximity to one another, there were several people who served in both WWI and WWII. For example, Gen. Patton was a tank commander in WWI and would go on to lead the Third and Seventh Armies in WWII.
However, many of us tend to think in terms of centuries and wouldn’t necessarily associate wars from the 1900s with wars from the 1800s. The Civil War was a long ways off from WWI but the country’s history isn’t that long in general. 52 years prior to the first world war, America was embroiled in the most casualty producing war in its history by far: the Civil War.
Museum of the Great Lakes lecture series takes closer look at women s role in the U.S. Lighthouse Service
The spring lecture series at the Museum will honor dozens of women who defied gender roles during their time working in the lighthouse industry Author: Caylee Kirby (WTOL) Updated: 6:47 PM EST February 20, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio The National Museum of the Great Lakes is celebrating Women s History Month a week early.
A new virtual lecture series called, Ladies of the Light: Michigan Women in the U.S. Lighthouse Service will honor women and their role in the industry.
Kate Fineske, Director of Communications and Development at the Museum, says women were a big part of Great Lakes history and are often under-represented.
Elaine P. Jones, Department of Marine Resources Tue, 12/22/2020 - 8:30am
The restored Burnt Island Lighthouse and Keeper’s Dwelling. Elaine Jones photo
The 1868 two-cent coin that fell to the ground when lead carpenter Marc Holbrook removed the siding. Elaine Jones photo
Carpenter Marc Holbrook with the coins – the 1868 two-cent coin and a 2020 quarter – which were placed in the siding of the structure. Elaine Jones photo
The goal to preserve the strength, beauty, and legacy of the Burnt Island Light Station has been met. Boothbay Harbor’s beloved lighthouse will shine on for at least another 200 years, thanks to the hundreds of generous donors. The restoration project was an enormous undertaking that saved a maritime treasure for the state of Maine and for future generations. As an educational and recreational facility, it will continue to positively impact the Boothbay region and those who venture ashore.
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The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was first lit on Dec. 16, 1870.
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Welcome to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Dare County, North Carolina. Today we celebrate the sesquicentennial, the 150th anniversary of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, this lighthouse, maybe the most iconic lighthouse in the world. It has been said that if you close your eyes and start thinking about a lighthouse, it s quite likely that a stunning image of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will appear in your mind. This lighthouse, famous among photographers and visitors for its beauty, also symbolizes three important American values. Dedication, community and ingenuity. Standing just under 200 ft tall is a symbol of our nation s dedication to protect Mariners from becoming part of the graveyard of the Atlantic. It s been called that due to the large number of ships that have been lost to the Diamond Shoals just off the coast, Ah, large and treacherous area of shallow water a